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Optimization of simulation models using the box-complex and the modified box-complex algorithms

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  • Harris, Thomas R.
  • Mapp, Harry P. Jr.

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Optimizing simulation models may require the use of a nonlinear direct search method such as the Box-Complex algorithm. The Box-Complex has been found to be inefficient in some cases in deriving optimal solutions for simulation models. This paper presents results from a modification of the Box Complex designed to derive more efficiently optimal solutions. The potential efficiency of the Modified Box-Complex is illustrated by using it to solve two problems on which the Box-Complex had been found to be inefficient. The Modified Box-Complex may offer considerable savings in computer time and cost for some problems.

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  • Harris, Thomas R. & Mapp, Harry P. Jr., 1981. "Optimization of simulation models using the box-complex and the modified box-complex algorithms," WAEA/ WFEA Conference Archive (1929-1995) 291676, Western Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:waeaar:291676
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.291676
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